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Scolecite and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Andean Opal and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23   
Not Available   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Scolecite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Andean Opal physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Scolecite and Andean Opal chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

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